System and method for data recording and analysis

Abstract

A system and apparatus for data recording and analyzing operational data and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The apparatus can monitor and record data generated by a plurality of operational and extended sensors each positioned on a moving platform. The data recording and analysis system can analyze the sensor data during movement and, by performing a statistical analysis of the operational data, can advantageously adjust one or more selected performance capabilities of the platform. For example, the performance envelope of a platform can be increased or decreased according to the experience of an operator. The recorded data can be transmitted at any suitable time, including during and / or after travel. The apparatus provides redundant storage capability and the ability to store information on removable media to enable sharing of data. Thereby, the system, apparatus and method advantageously can optimize the operator's overall experience controlling a platform.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of, and claims priority to, co-pending PCT Patent Application Number PCT / CN2014 / 088050, which was filed on Sep. 30, 2014. The disclosure of the PCT application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety and for all purposes.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.FIELD[0003]The disclosed embodiments relate generally to data recording and analysis systems and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a system and method for recording and analysis of operational data recorded from sensors positioned on moving platforms.BACKGROUND[0004]Many civilian unmann...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a system and method for recording and analyzing operational data of moving platforms, such as UAVs. The system and method can be used with a wide range of moving platforms and can adjust its capabilities based on the operator's experience. It can also store images or video of flight accidents for improved accident investigations. The technical effects of this patent include improved safety and optimization of operator's flight experience.

Problems solved by technology

The few civilian UAVs that have a flight data recorder are relatively simple and such systems do not compile statistics regarding usage habits and preferred configuration information for an operator.

Further, currently available flight data recording systems do not utilize the operator's flight record to adjust the capabilities of the UAV, thus allowing varying performance characteristics based on different levels of operator experience.

Also, current systems do not permit the sharing of flight data using location-based social networks.

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